Jan. 14, 2024
How to Separate, Divorce AND Remain Sane - It Is Possible!
In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by family lawyer, Kate O'Grady.
Kate is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and a Senior Solicitor at Orbell Family Lawyers (Erina and Mona Vale). With over 17 years of experience in family law, Kate is a wea...
In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by family lawyer, Kate O'Grady. Kate is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and a Senior Solicitor at Orbell Family Lawyers (Erina and Mona Vale). With over 17 years of experience in family law, Kate is a wealth of knowledge and shares some incredible insights, tips and advice for anyone who is going through a separation, or thinks they might be in the future. In this episode, Dr Shauna and Kate discuss topics including:
- How did Shauna and Kate meet?
- 5 tips if you're going through a separation or divorce
- How to reach a settlement: consent or court
- Separating from a narcissist or abusive partner
- Infidelity in family law
- The court process: time and cost
- Advice for separating with children involved
- Separating with a small baby
- Advice for blended families
- Financial agreements, wills and power of attorney
- Custody of pets in a separation
- Text messages: is this evidence?
- Legal aid and how to find out if you are eligible for access
- A piece of advice for her 20-something self
